CSLR/Dixon Advisory inquiry on almighty go-slow 

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Last week saw revelations of a blow-out in the estimated costs for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) for the 25/26 financial year, and the announcement of a Treasury... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association calls for urgent action on CSLR

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The SMSF Association is calling for urgent Government action following the release of fresh data from the operator of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) showing a more than... Read more continue reading

FAAA Statement on the initial estimate for 2025/26 CSLR costs 

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Last week, the CSLR has announced the actuarial estimates for the CSLR levy that will apply to the 2025/26 financial year.  Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says: “We are shocked... Read more continue reading

Life insurance industry thanks retiring Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones 

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 The Council of Australian Life Insurers acknowledges the significant contributions of Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones to improving customer outcomes in financial services. Assistant Treasurer Jones... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association to tackle growing issue of elder abuse at National Conference

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Financial abuse, particularly elder abuse will come under the microscope at the SMSF Association’s National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 19-21. Association Head... Read more continue reading

SMC welcomes new service standards for super fund members

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The Super Members Council has strongly welcomed the Australian Government’s plan to introduce mandatory service standards for superannuation funds. Member service is at the heart of what superannuation funds do.... Read more continue reading

Helping life insurance customers in superannuation

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Australia’s life insurers are committed to delivering a high level of service to all of our customers every day, including the ten million Australians who hold insurance through their superannuation.... Read more continue reading

CSLR – Poor design and implementation by Government

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The FAAA has been outspoken in our criticism of the CSLR. In our submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into Wealth Management Companies we have highlighted serious concerned about... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association refutes ‘heaps of consultation’ claim on Division 296

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The SMSF Association refutes claims made this morning by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the Government’s proposed new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m followed extensive industry consultation, and that... Read more continue reading

FAAA “deeply disappointed” by government’s response to its FOI requests on CSLR 

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Documents obtained by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) under Freedom of Information (FOI) reveal that an Impact Analysis into the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) – a process... Read more continue reading